Opportunity Information: Apply for 2010 USDA RME TS 0001
Apply for 2010 USDA RME TS 0001
- The Risk Management Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.458 Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 5, 2010 and posted on Mar 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 16 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 2010 USDA RME TS 0001) is a discretionary federal funding program run through USDA Risk Management Education (RMA) that uses cooperative agreements to expand crop insurance knowledge and usage among agricultural producers in states that have historically been underserved by crop insurance programs. The central goal is practical education and outreach: helping producers better understand available crop insurance options, how policies work, how to enroll, and how crop insurance fits into broader risk management decisions on the farm.
This program is specifically focused on 16 "Targeted States": Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. USDA expects to make up to 16 awards, and the structure suggests that funding is intended to support work within each of these states, with multiple cooperative agreements possible as long as awards do not exceed the maximum amount set for each targeted state. A key feature is that awards are cooperative agreements rather than standard grants, meaning the Risk Management Agency (RMA) anticipates substantial involvement in the project. In practice, that typically means closer coordination with the agency on project planning, delivery, materials, reporting, and ensuring the outreach aligns with federal crop insurance education priorities.
Financially, the announcement lists an estimated total program funding level of $5,000,000. The award ceiling is $700,000, with an award floor of $0, indicating flexibility in award size depending on the project scope and the state-level funding limits referenced in the announcement. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make it easier for applicants to propose robust education and outreach activities without needing to bring additional non-federal funds to the table.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to any type of applicant organization, subject to any additional clarifications contained in the full solicitation. This kind of education and outreach program is often pursued by universities, extension programs, non-profits, producer groups, and other organizations with strong connections to local agricultural communities and the capacity to deliver trainings, workshops, materials, and one-on-one technical assistance.
Key dates in the original announcement include a posted date of March 5, 2010, with an application deadline of April 27, 2010, and an archive date of May 27, 2010. The program is listed under CFDA 10.458 (Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States). For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Sundii Johnson Phillips, Grants and Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-720-5265, with the RMA email address referenced for support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity run through USDA Risk Management Education (RMA) to expand crop insurance knowledge and usage. The emphasis is on practical education and outreach so agricultural producers can better understand crop insurance options, how policies work, how to enroll, and how crop insurance fits into broader farm risk management decisions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2010 USDA RME TS 0001.
Which federal agency runs this opportunity?
The opportunity is run through USDA Risk Management Education under the Risk Management Agency (RMA).
What is the main goal of the program?
The central goal is education and outreach that increases understanding and adoption of federal crop insurance in states that have historically been underserved by crop insurance programs.
What types of activities does the program support?
Based on the description, the program supports practical education and outreach activities such as helping producers understand available crop insurance options, how policies function, how to enroll, and how crop insurance fits within broader risk management. The description also notes common delivery methods like trainings, workshops, educational materials, and one-on-one technical assistance.
Which states are eligible as "Targeted States" under this opportunity?
The opportunity is specifically focused on 16 targeted states: Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Does the program fund work outside the 16 targeted states?
The information provided indicates the program is specifically focused on the 16 targeted states listed. Funding is described as intended to support work within each of these states.
How many awards does USDA expect to make?
USDA expects to make up to 16 awards.
Is it possible for more than one project to be funded within the same targeted state?
Yes. The announcement structure suggests multiple cooperative agreements may be possible within a targeted state, as long as awards do not exceed the maximum amount set for each targeted state (as referenced in the announcement).
Is this funding provided as a grant or a cooperative agreement?
Awards are cooperative agreements rather than standard grants.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
The description notes that a cooperative agreement means RMA anticipates substantial involvement in the project. In practice, that typically involves closer coordination with the agency on areas like project planning, delivery, materials, reporting, and aligning outreach with federal crop insurance education priorities.
What is the estimated total funding available under this program?
The estimated total program funding level listed is $5,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $700,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, which indicates flexibility in award size depending on project scope and state-level limits referenced in the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of applicant organization, subject to any additional clarifications contained in the full solicitation.
What kinds of organizations commonly pursue opportunities like this?
The description notes that education and outreach programs of this type are often pursued by organizations with strong local agricultural connections and the capacity to deliver outreach, such as universities, extension programs, non-profits, producer groups, and similar organizations.
What is the posted date for this funding opportunity?
The posted date is March 5, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is April 27, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is May 27, 2010.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 10.458 (Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States).
Who can applicants contact for help with the full announcement?
The contact listed is Sundii Johnson Phillips, Grants and Agreement Specialist. The phone number provided is 202-720-5265, and an RMA email address is referenced for support.
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